Thrift Shop Needs Volunteers
The Kiwanis Thrift Shop needs help. Seasonal Kiwanis Club volunteers are returning to their northern homes and as a result volunteers are needed at the shop. If you've never volunteered before, training will be provided. Contact Patti at the Thrift Shop at 239-454-8090.
Good Luck Megan
The Community Foundation - Global Center for Generosity in Cape Coral is hosting its annual Charity Event Awards tonight. Fort Myers Beach resident Megan Allers is a nominee for the Beach & Brews event she organized in November 2021. Over $17,000 was raised for The Friends of Lovers Key.
Mediation This Month in Rood ADA Case
In the ongoing battle between the town of Fort Myers Beach and Estero Boulevard homeowner Eddie Rood, Fort Myers Beach town attorney John Herin told the town council Monday a court-ordered mediation will take place April 20th in Rood's ADA lawsuit.
Bike Renters Beware
All businesses that rent bicycles on the beach will soon be paid a visit by the town. After councilman Bill Veach said he saw bikes all over the Boulevard one evening without lights and bells, Town Manager Roger Hernstadt said the town is on it. Here's what he meant...
2022 Community Foundation Concerts Very Successful
The three Fort Myers Beach Community Foundation concerts held as part of the organization's #WeAreFMB Live! at Fish-Tale Marina were all sold out. Over 1100 tickets were sold raising close to $20,000.
Leave Our Beach Alone
That's what residents of Island Winds Condominiums told the Fort Myers Beach Town Council on Monday. Residents do not want the beach behind their condo building to be part of the town's upcoming beach renourishment project. Here's why...
Chamber Membership Luncheon is Thursday
The April 14th Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon will be hosted by Shuckers. The speaker is Lee County Parks & Rec. Director Jesse Lavender. Members pay $25, prospective members pay $35 Shuckers is located at 1250 Estero Boulevard. Register for the event HERE.
Locals Gather to Help The Cats
The recent fundraiser held for Save Our Strays feline rescue at the Nauti Parrot was well attended with nearly 100 people showing up to participate in the festivities which included a silent auction, 50-50 raffle and a quarter auction.
April is Water Conservation Month
April is historically one of the driest months of the year and typically marks the peak demand for public water suppliers. The Southwest Florida Water Management District has put together a video with 22 ways you can conserve water. Watch it HERE.
Refuge Shows Appreciation For Volunteers
In fiscal year 2020-2021, 361 volunteers worked 18,522 hours at the DING Darling refuge, representing a labor and benefits savings of more than $528,000. That amounts to the equivalent of more than 9 full-time staffers and DING found a cool way to recognize the volunteers.
FMB Did Not Ban Electric Bikes on Roads
Social Media has been buzzing since a local TV station erroneously reported that electric bikes and scooters were banned from roads and streets on Fort Myers Beach. Here are the facts.